After Postmodernism

This book explores the cultural landscape after postmodernism in the West and its influence on China, examining theoretical trends and cultural phenomena, including diasporic writing, cinema, womens literature, popular culture, and contemporary Chinese literature and culture. It is a critical reference for readers interested in postmodernism, critical theory, postcolonialism, feminism, cultural studies, comparative and world literature, and contemporary Chinese literature and culture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book delves into the profound decline of postmodernism and the emergence of newer currents of thought, such as postcolonialism, feminism, and cultural studies, which have shaped the cultural landscape after postmodernism's heyday in the West. It explores the prevailing theoretical trends and cultural phenomena in the West following postmodernism, their impact on contemporary Chinese literary and cultural criticism, and the opportunities for Chinese scholars to engage in an equal dialogue with dominant Western theorists. The chapters examine critical issues and figures in the fields, including postmodernity and globalization, as well as the theories of Edward Said, Gayatri Spivak, Homi Bhabha, and Judith Butler. Through a comparative and cross-cultural lens, particularly focusing on China and the West, the title sheds light on the influence of Western theoretical trends on contemporary Chinese literature and culture, evident in diasporic writing, cinema, women's literature, popular culture, and the overall orientation of contemporary Chinese literature. This comprehensive book serves as a valuable resource for readers at all levels, interested in postmodernism, critical theory, postcolonialism, feminism, cultural studies, comparative and world literature, and contemporary Chinese literature and culture.

Weight: 503g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032289182